US20130251644A1 - Cyclodextrin-Based Microemulsions, and Dermatological Uses Thereof - Google Patents

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US20130251644A1 US13/803,433 US201313803433A US2013251644A1 US 20130251644 A1 US20130251644 A1 US 20130251644A1 US 201313803433 A US201313803433 A US 201313803433A US 2013251644 A1 US2013251644 A1 US 2013251644A1
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  • Microemulsions are thermodynamically-stable, optically-clear emulsions having submicron-sized droplets suspended in a continuous phase. These emulsions form spontaneously, and typically consist of an aqueous phase, an organic phase, and a surfactant/co-surfactant component.
  • the invention relates to an active agent-containing microemulsion, comprising: an aqueous phase; an active agent; a first surfactant; and a second surfactant.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned active agent-containing microemulsions, wherein the active agent comprises retinol.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned active agent-containing microemulsions, wherein the active agent is present in an amount from about 0.01% to about 5% by weight of the active agent-containing microemulsion.
  • the invention relates to a formulation comprising
  • the invention relates to method of treating a skin disorder, comprising the step of applying to an affected area of a subject in need thereof a therapeutically-effective amount of any one of the aforementioned formulations.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned methods, wherein the subject is human.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned methods, wherein the skin disorder is acne vulgaris or keratosis pilaris.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned methods, wherein the skin disorder is skin aging.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned methods, wherein the treatment or prevention of skin aging includes the treatment or prevention of wrinkles, sun spots, dullness, fine lines, increased pore size, or uneven skin tone.
  • FIG. 1 depicts a schematic of an example of an oil-in-water microemulsion with cyclodextrin and drug molecules.
  • Labrasol® caprylocaproyl macrogol-8 glycerides and/or caprylocaproyl polyoxyl-8 glycerides
  • FIG. 3 depicts ternary phase diagrams of systems containing (1) aqueous phase (squares, see FIG. 5 for compositions); and (2) pure water (black circles). The shaded portions of (a) indicate the existence of a microemulsion.
  • FIG. 4( a ) depicts a Labrasol®-HPGCD-water microemulsion system, which is transparent, containing retinol (from Retistar) in a final concentration of 0.06%.
  • This micro emulsion also contains capric/caprylic triglycerides.
  • FIG. 4( b ) depicts a Labrasol®-HPGCD-water microemulsion system, which is transparent, containing retinol (from Retinol 50C) in a final concentration of 1.2%.
  • This microemulsion also contains capric/caprylic triglycerides.
  • the miscibility of retinol in this composition may be attributed to either or both of the cyclodextrin system and the micro emulsion system.
  • FIG. 4( c ) depicts a Labrasol®-HPGCD-water microemulsion system, which is transparent, containing solid retinol in a final concentration of 1.2%.
  • the miscibility of retinol in this composition may be attributed to either or both of the cyclodextrin system and the micro emulsion system.
  • FIG. 5 tabulates the composition of a representative aqueous phase.
  • FIG. 6 tabulates the compositions of (a) a microemulsion of the invention (microemulsion A); and (b) a second microemulsion of the invention (microemulsion B).
  • FIG. 8 depicts a ternary phase diagram developed from systems with Labrasol®, HPBCD, and aqueous phase (see FIG. 10 for composition).
  • the shaded portions indicate the existence of micro emulsions.
  • FIG. 9 depicts a ternary phase diagram developed from systems with Labrasol®, HPBCD, and (1) aqueous phase (squares, see FIG. 10 for composition) or (2) pure water (black circles).
  • FIG. 10 tabulates the components and weight percentage of each component in an exemplary cream formulation.
  • FIG. 12 depicts (left) a finished cream product containing 0.5% retinol encapsulated in a HPGCD-based microemulsion base; and (right) a corresponding control (0.5% retinol product without microemulsion).
  • FIG. 13 tabulates the components and the weight percentage of each component in an exemplary cream formulation, which uses a retinol-transforming treatment vehicle.
  • FIG. 14 tabulates the components and the weight percentage of each component in an exemplary cream formulation, which comprises retinol as the active agent.
  • FIG. 15 tabulates the components and the weight percentage of each component of a microemulsion-based gel formulation (using retinol as the active agent).
  • FIG. 16 tabulates the results from chemical stability testing for 2 weeks at 40° C. for compositions with and without the microemulsion invention.
  • the invention relates to the use of cyclodextrins (CDs) as a co-surfactant in microemulsion formulations free of volatile lower alcohols.
  • CDs cyclodextrins
  • the invention relates to cyclodextrin-stabilized microemulsion formulations.
  • the cyclodextrin-stabilized microemulsion formulations display desirable properties, such as increased drug solubility, stability, bioavailability, safety, reduced skin irritation, and the ability to mask odors.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned microemulsions, wherein the microemulsion does not comprise methanol, ethanol, propanol, or butanol.
  • the active agent-containing microemulsion formulation upon mixing with a propellant in a pressurized container, remains a single-phase, optically-clear microemulsion.
  • microemulsion formulations of the present invention upon actuation from an aerosol container, produce foam.
  • the invention relates to a surfactant combination in aqueous solution that displays phase behavior characteristic of microemulsions, i.e., spontaneous formation of optically clear solutions when mixed in the proper ratios. While it has been reported that cyclodextrins are able to stabilize conventional oil-in-water emulsions, there have been no reports of cyclodextrins serving as co-surfactants stabilizing microemulsions. In certain embodiments, conventional oil-in-water emulsions and microemulsions are similar in that they both consist of oil droplets dispersed in an aqueous phase. However they exhibit specific and fundamental differences.
  • the oil droplet size in a microemulsion is one or more orders of magnitude smaller than the smallest droplet size achievable in a conventional emulsion.
  • conventional emulsions are thermodynamically unstable and require significant energy input to be created; in contrast microemulsions are thermodynamically stable and can form spontaneously with minimal mixing.
  • studies of the phase behavior of a caprylocaproyl polyethylene glycol surfactant/cyclodextrin/water system demonstrated the characteristic phase behavior properties of a microemulsion ( FIGS. 1-4 ).
  • the microemulsions of the invention also satisfy the physical characteristics of a typical microemulsion systems like: spontaneous formation, a clear isotopic solution, stability, or others.
  • areas under the curve FIG. 2 , lined
  • compositions outside the phase boundary lines are opaque/heterogeneous emulsion systems.
  • the inventive microemulsion systems required minimal shaking (simple vortexing or manual shaking) for formation and remained stable when thermodynamically controlled. From the phase diagram, it is hypothesized that the total area covering the clear phase, i.e., the microemulsion zone, increases as the core diameter of the cyclodextrin increases (i.e., HPACD ⁇ HPBCD ⁇ HPGCD).
  • caprylocaproyl macrogol-8 glycerides and/or caprylocaproyl polyoxyl-8 glycerides (Labrasol®) an oily liquid with amphiphilic properties and dispersible in water, is treated as an oil in this Labrasol®-HPXCD-water systems.
  • appropriate quantities of other oily/amphiphilic solvent(s)/surfactant(s) can be added to these systems while maintaining the integrity of the microemulsion.
  • additional co-solvents e.g., propylene glycol, ethanol, hexylene glycol
  • ingredients e.g., urea, salt, sorbitol
  • a microemulsion as described herein may be useful in delivering water-immiscible ingredients.
  • a model drug is retinol.
  • Retinol is immiscible in water and commercially available as a dispersion in oil or surfactant medium (e.g., Retistar® and Retinol 50 C, respectively).
  • Solid Retinol is also commercially available, but requires very low temperature storage conditions to avoid physical and chemical instability.
  • using the cyclodextrin-based microemulsions of the invention it is possible to incorporate into the systems greater than 1.0 wt % of retinol.
  • the cyclodextrin-based microemulsion systems allows retinol to be sheltered inside the core of the cyclodextrin, as well as inside the microemulsion core.
  • the dual-shelter structure may increase the thermodynamic activity of the drug molecules, and thus enhance drug release from vehicles (bioavailability).
  • the encapsulation of a drug using the above method can be used to address a drug's solubility or stability, to enhance bioavailability, to reduce skin irritation, to increase safety, or to mask odors.
  • other water-immiscible drugs or cosmetic ingredients can benefit from this system.
  • molecules that may benefit from this system include, but are not limited to, Retinol, Colchicine, Benzoyl peroxide, Hydroquinone, Tretinoin, Clobetasol propionate, and Adapalene.
  • the drug encapsulation method is useful for the delivery of other water-immiscible drugs using topical (for example, dermal or transdermal), parental, ocular, nasal, rectal, or other routes of drug delivery.
  • topical for example, dermal or transdermal
  • parental for example, dermal or transdermal
  • ocular for example, ocular
  • nasal for example, rectal
  • other routes of drug delivery for example, the systems
  • the systems can be used for controlled drug delivery using the advantage of simultaneous drug encapsulation in two different systems (i.e., microemulsion and cyclodextrin).
  • the invention relates to a method of formulating a semi-solid cyclodextrin-based microemulsion system, wherein the cyclodextrin-based microemulsion comprises an encapsulated water-immiscible drug. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to a method of increasing drug loading in a semi-solid or foam formulation by using the cyclodextrin-based microemulsion system.
  • the invention relates to a cream or lotion formulation comprising a cyclodextrin-based microemulsion system. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to a method of making the cream or lotion formulation. In certain embodiments, the cream or lotion formulation is useful for topical and other applications.
  • the cyclodextrin-based microemulsion system comprises the aqueous phase of the cream/lotion.
  • the oil phase of the cream/lotion is immiscible with the microemulsion system.
  • the cream may be thickened using oil or a water-miscible thickener that does not destabilize the microemulsion. In certain embodiments, additional loading of the drug is possible when the thickener is selected from the group consisting of chitosan, sodium alginate, and block copolymers that also have ability to solubilize the drug.
  • the invention relates to an aerosol foam formulation comprising a cyclodextrin-based microemulsion system.
  • the aerosol foam formulation comprises the aforementioned cream formulation and a propellant.
  • the invention relates to a non-aerosol foam formulation comprising a cyclodextrin-based microemulsion system.
  • additional surfactant or foam boasting ingredient may be added (to achieve the desired foam quality) as long as the microemulsion remains intact.
  • a reference to “A and/or B”, when used in conjunction with open-ended language such as “comprising” can refer, in one embodiment, to A only (optionally including elements other than B); in another embodiment, to B only (optionally including elements other than A); in yet another embodiment, to both A and B (optionally including other elements); etc.
  • a reference to “A or B”, when used in conjunction with open-ended language such as “comprising” can refer, in one embodiment, to A only (optionally including elements other than B); in another embodiment, to B only (optionally including elements other than A); in yet another embodiment, to both A and B (optionally including other elements); etc.
  • the phrase “at least one,” in reference to a list of one or more elements, should be understood to mean at least one element selected from any one or more of the elements in the list of elements, but not necessarily including at least one of each and every element specifically listed within the list of elements and not excluding any combinations of elements in the list of elements.
  • This definition also allows that elements may optionally be present other than the elements specifically identified within the list of elements to which the phrase “at least one” refers, whether related or unrelated to those elements specifically identified.
  • “at least one of A and B” can refer, in one embodiment, to at least one, optionally including more than one, A, with no B present (and optionally including elements other than B); in another embodiment, to at least one, optionally including more than one, B, with no A present (and optionally including elements other than A); in yet another embodiment, to at least one, optionally including more than one, A, and at least one, optionally including more than one, B (and optionally including other elements); etc.
  • the propellant is a HFA or a mixture of one or more hydrofluorocarbons.
  • Suitable hydrofluorocarbons include 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (HFA 134a); 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptafluoropropane (HFA 227); and mixtures and admixtures of these and other HFAs that are currently approved or may become approved for medical use are suitable.
  • the concentration of the HFA propellant is from about 2% to about 50% by weight of the composition.
  • the propellant comprises a hydrofluoroolefin (HFO), or a mixture of HFO and HFA.
  • Suitable hydrofluoroolefins include 1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO 1234ze) and mixtures and admixtures of this and other HFO suitable for topical use.
  • concentration of the HFO propellant is from about 2% to about 50% by weight of the composition.
  • Hydrocarbon as well as CFC propellants can also be used in the present invention.
  • Suitable topical vehicles and vehicle components for use with the formulations of the invention are well known in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical arts, and include such vehicles (or vehicle components) as water; organic solvents such as alcohols (particularly lower alcohols readily capable of evaporating from the skin such as ethanol), glycols (such as propylene glycol, butylene glycol, and glycerol (glycerin)), aliphatic alcohols (such as lanolin); mixtures of water and organic solvents (such as water and alcohol), and mixtures of organic solvents such as alcohol and glycerol (optionally also with water); lipid-based materials such as fatty acids, acylglycerols (including oils, such as mineral oil, and fats of natural or synthetic origin), phosphoglycerides, sphingolipids and waxes; protein-based materials such as collagen and gelatin; silicone-based materials (both non-volatile and volatile) such as cyclomethicone, dimethiconol, dimethicone, and dimethi
  • compositions of the present invention are oil-in-water emulsions.
  • Liquids suitable for use in formulating compositions of the present invention include water, and water-miscible solvents such as glycols (e.g., ethylene glycol, butylene glycol, isoprene glycol, propylene glycol), glycerol, liquid polyols, dimethyl sulfoxide, and isopropyl alcohol.
  • glycols e.g., ethylene glycol, butylene glycol, isoprene glycol, propylene glycol
  • glycerol glycerol
  • liquid polyols e.g., dimethyl sulfoxide, and isopropyl alcohol.
  • aqueous vehicles may be present.
  • formulations without methanol, ethanol, propanols, or butanols are desirable.
  • lipid-like (oily or fatty) or lipophilic ingredients do not uniformly disperse in aqueous solvents unless they are first combined with emulsifiers, which form microscopic aqueous soluble structures (droplets) that contain a lipophilic interior and a hydrophilic exterior, resulting in an oil-in-water emulsion.
  • emulsifiers which form microscopic aqueous soluble structures (droplets) that contain a lipophilic interior and a hydrophilic exterior, resulting in an oil-in-water emulsion.
  • a molecule In order to be soluble in aqueous media, a molecule must be polar or charged so as to favorably interact with water molecules, which are also polar.
  • an emulsifier is typically used which forms stable structures that contain the hydrophilic components in the interior of the structure while the exterior is lipophilic so that it can dissolve in the lipophilic solvent to form a water-in-oil emulsion. It is well known that such emulsions can be destabilized by the addition of salts or other charged ingredients which can interact with the polar or charged portions of the emulsifier within an emulsion droplet. Emulsion destabilization results in the aqueous and lipophilic ingredients separating into two layers, potentially destroying the commercial value of a topical product.
  • Surfactants suitable for use in the present invention may be ionic or non-ionic. These include, but are not limited to: cetyl alcohol, polysorbates (Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 40, Polysorbate 60, Polysorbate 80), steareth-10 (Brij 76), sodium dodecyl sulfate (sodium lauryl sulfate), lauryl dimethyl amine oxide, cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB), polyethoxylated alcohols, polyoxyethylene sorbitan, octoxynol, N,N-dimethyldodecylamine-N-oxide, hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide (HTAB), polyoxyl 10 lauryl ether, bile salts (such as sodium deoxycholate or sodium cholate), polyoxyl castor oil, nonylphenol ethoxylate, cyclodextrins, lecithin, dimethicone copolyol
  • surfactants may also serve as emulsifiers in formulations of the present invention.
  • emulsifiers for use in the formulations of the present invention include, but are not limited to, behentrimonium methosulfate-cetearyl alcohol, non-ionic emulsifiers like emulsifying wax, polyoxyethylene oleyl ether, PEG-40 stearate, cetostearyl alcohol (cetearyl alcohol), ceteareth-12, ceteareth-20, ceteareth-30, ceteareth alcohol, Ceteth-20 (Ceteth-20 is the polyethylene glycol ether of cetyl alcohol where n has an average value of 20), oleic acid, oleyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, PEG-75 stearate, PEG-100 stearate, and PEG-100 stearate, ceramide 2, ceramide 3, stearic acid, cholesterol, steareth-2, and steareth-20, or combinations/mixtures thereof, as well as cationic emulsifiers like stearamido
  • Suitable moisturizers for use in the formulations of the present invention include, but are not limited to, lactic acid and other hydroxy acids and their salts, glycerol, propylene glycol, butylene glycol, sodium PCA, sodium hyaluronate, Carbowax 200, Carbowax 400, and Carbowax 800.
  • Suitable emollients or humectants for use in the formulations of the present invention include, but are not limited to, panthenol, cetyl palmitate, glycerol (glycerin), PPG-15 stearyl ether, lanolin alcohol, lanolin, lanolin derivatives, cholesterol, petrolatum, isostearyl neopentanoate, octyl stearate, mineral oil, isocetyl stearate, myristyl myristate, octyl dodecanol, 2-ethylhexyl palmitate (octyl palmitate), dimethicone, phenyl trimethicone, cyclomethicone, C 12 -C 15 alkyl benzoates, dimethiconol, propylene glycol, Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter, ceramides (e.g., ceramide 2 or ceramide 3), hydroxypropyl bis
  • composition may further include components adapted to improve the stability or effectiveness of the applied formulation.
  • Suitable preservatives for use in the present invention include, but are not limited to: ureas, such as imidazolidinyl urea and diazolidinyl urea; phenoxyethanol; sodium methyl paraben, methylparaben, ethylparaben, and propylparaben; potassium sorbate; sodium benzoate; sorbic acid; benzoic acid; formaldehyde; citric acid; sodium citrate; chlorine dioxide; quaternary ammonium compounds, such as benzalkonium chloride, benzethonium chloride, cetrimide, dequalinium chloride, and cetylpyridinium chloride; mercurial agents, such as phenylmercuric nitrate, phenylmercuric acetate, and thimerosal; piroctone olamine; Vitis vinifera seed oil; and alcoholic agents, for example, chlorobutanol, dichlorobenzyl alcohol, phenylethyl
  • Suitable antioxidants include, but are not limited to, ascorbic acid and its esters, sodium bisulfite, butylated hydroxytoluene, butylated hydroxyanisole, tocopherols (such as ⁇ -tocopherol), tocopheryl acetate, sodium ascorbate/ascorbic acid, ascorbyl palmitate, propyl gallate, and chelating agents like EDTA (e.g., disodium EDTA), citric acid, and sodium citrate.
  • EDTA e.g., disodium EDTA
  • the antioxidant or preservative comprises (3-(4-chlorophenoyx)-2-hydroxypropyl)carbamate.
  • antioxidants or preservatives of the present invention may also function as a moisturizer or emollient, for example.
  • the active agent may be any material that has a desired effect when applied topically to a mammal, particularly a human.
  • suitable classes of active agents include, but are not limited to, antibiotic agents, antimicrobial agents, anti-acne agents, antibacterial agents, antifungal agents, antiviral agents, steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, anesthetic agents, antipruriginous agents, antiprotozoal agents, anti-oxidants, antihistamines, vitamins, and hormones. Mixtures of any of these active agents may also be employed. Additionally, dermatologically-acceptable salts and esters of any of these agents may be employed.
  • antibiotics include, without limitation, benzoyl peroxide, alfa terpineol, octopirox, erythromycin, zinc, tetracyclin, triclosan, azelaic acid and its derivatives, phenoxy ethanol and phenoxy propanol, ethyl acetate, clindamycin (e.g., clindamycin phosphate) and meclocycline; sebostats such as flavinoids; alpha and beta hydroxy acids; and bile salts such as scymnol sulfate and its derivatives, deoxycholate and cholate.
  • the antibiotic can be an antifungal agent.
  • Suitable antifungal agents include, but are not limited to, clotrimazole, econazole, ketoconazole, itraconazole, miconazole, oxiconazole, sulconazole, butenafine, naftifine, terbinafine, undecylinic acid, tolnaftate, and nystatin. Mixtures of these antibiotic agents may also be employed. Additionally, dermatologically-acceptable salts and esters of any of these agents may be employed.
  • non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents include, without limitation, oxicams, such as piroxicam, isoxicam, tenoxicam, sudoxicam; salicylates, such as aspirin, disalcid, benorylate, trilisate, safapryn, solprin, diflunisal, and fendosal; acetic acid derivatives, such as diclofenac, fenclofenac, indomethacin, sulindac, tolmetin, isoxepac, furofenac, tiopinac, zidometacin, acematacin, fentiazac, zomepirac, clindanac, oxepinac, felbinac, and ketorolac, fenamates, such as mefenamic, meclofenamic, flufenamic, niflumic, and tolfenamic acids; propionic acid derivatives, such as iopir
  • steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs include, without limitation, corticosteroids such as hydrocortisone, hydroxyl-triamcinolone, alpha-methyl dexamethasone, dexamethasone-phosphate, beclomethasone dipropionate, clobetasol valerate, desonide, desoxymethasone, desoxycorticosterone acetate, dexamethasone, dichlorisone, diflorasone diacetate, diflucortolone valerate, fluadrenolone, fluclorolone acetonide, fludrocortisone, flumethasone pivalate, fluosinolone acetonide, fluocinonide, flucortine butylesters, fluocortolone, fluprednidene (fluprednylidene) acetate, flurandrenolone, halcinonide, hydrocortisone acetate, hydrocortisone butyrate,
  • Suitable anesthetics include the aminoacylanilide compounds such as lidocaine, prilocalne, bupivacaine, levo-bupivacaine, ropivacaine, mepivacaine and related local anesthetic compounds having various substituents on the ring system or amine nitrogen; the aminoalkyl benzoate compounds, such as procaine, chloroprocaine, propoxycaine, hexylcaine, tetracaine, cyclomethycaine, benoxinate, butacaine, proparacaine, butamben, and related local anesthetic compounds; cocaine and related local anesthetic compounds; amino carbonate compounds such as diperodon and related local anesthetic compounds; N-phenylamidine compounds such as phenacaine and related anesthetic compounds; N-aminoalkyl amide compounds such as dibucaine and related local anesthetic compounds; aminoketone compounds such as falicaine, dyclonine and related local ane
  • Suitable antimicrobial agents include, but are not limited to, antibacterial, antifungal, antiprotozoal and antiviral agents, such as beta-lactam drugs, quinolone drugs, ciprofloxacin, norfloxacin, tetracycline, erythromycin, amikacin, triclosan, doxycycline, capreomycin, chlorhexidine, chlortetracycline, oxytetracycline, clindamycin (e.g., clindamycin phosphate), ethambutol, metronidazole, pentamidine, gentamicin, kanamycin, lineomycin, methacycline, methenamine, minocycline, neomycin, netilmicin, streptomycin, tobramycin, and miconazole.
  • beta-lactam drugs such as beta-lactam drugs, quinolone drugs, ciprofloxacin, norfloxacin, tetracycline,
  • tetracycline hydrochloride famesol, erythromycin estolate, erythromycin stearate (salt), amikacin sulfate, doxycycline hydrochloride, chlorhexidine gluconate, chlorhexidine hydrochloride, chlortetracycline hydrochloride, oxytetracycline hydrochloride, clindamycin hydrochloride, clindamycin phosphate, ethambutol hydrochloride, metronidazole hydrochloride, pentamidine hydrochloride, gentamicin sulfate, kanamycin sulfate, lineomycin hydrochloride, methacycline hydrochloride, methenamine hippurate, methenamine mandelate, minocycline hydrochloride, neomycin sulfate, netilmicin sulfate, paromomycin sulfate, streptomycin sulfate, tobramycin
  • Suitable keratolytic agents include, but are not limited to, urea, salicylic acid, papain, sulfur, glycolic acid, pyruvic acid, resorcinol, N-acetylcysteine, retinoids such as retinoic acid (e.g., tretinoin) and its derivatives (e.g., cis and trans isomers, esters), retinol, alpha hydroxy acids, beta hydroxy acids, coal tar, and combinations thereof.
  • retinoic acid e.g., tretinoin
  • its derivatives e.g., cis and trans isomers, esters
  • the air in the container charged with the composition is replaced by an inert gas.
  • the inert gas is selected from the group consisting of argon, nitrogen, and mixtures thereof.
  • Suitable buffer salts are well-known in the art.
  • suitable buffer salts include, but are not limited to sodium citrate, citric acid, sodium phosphate monobasic, sodium phosphate dibasic, sodium phosphate tribasic, potassium phosphate monobasic, potassium phosphate dibasic, and potassium phosphate tribasic.
  • Suitable viscosity adjusting agents for use in the formulations of the present invention include, but are not limited to, protective colloids or non-ionic gums such as hydroxyethylcellulose, xanthan gum, and sclerotium gum, as well as magnesium aluminum silicate, silica, microcrystalline wax, beeswax, paraffin, and cetyl palmitate.
  • protective colloids or non-ionic gums such as hydroxyethylcellulose, xanthan gum, and sclerotium gum
  • magnesium aluminum silicate, silica, microcrystalline wax, beeswax, paraffin, and cetyl palmitate may be utilized according to the present invention.
  • Additional constituents suitable for incorporation into the emulsions of the present invention include, but are not limited to: skin protectants, adsorbents, demulcents, emollients, moisturizers, sustained release materials, solubilizing agents, skin-penetration agents, skin soothing agents, deodorant agents, antiperspirants, sun screening agents, sunless tanning agents, vitamins, hair conditioning agents, anti-irritants, anti-aging agents, abrasives, absorbents, anti-caking agents, anti-static agents, astringents (e.g., witch hazel, alcohol, and herbal extracts such as chamomile extract), binders/excipients, buffering agents, chelating agents, film forming agents, conditioning agents, opacifying agents, lipids, immunomodulators, and pH adjusters (e.g., citric acid, sodium hydroxide, and sodium phosphate).
  • skin protectants e.g., adsorbents, demulcents, emolli
  • lipids normally found in healthy skin may be incorporated into the emulsions of the present invention.
  • the lipid is selected from the group consisting of ceramides, cholesterol, and free fatty acids.
  • examples of lipids include, but are not limited to, ceramide 1, ceramide 2, ceramide 3, ceramide 4, ceramide 5, ceramide 6, hydroxypropyl bispalmitamide MEA, and hydroxypropyl bislauramide MEA, and combinations thereof.
  • Examples of peptides that interact with protein structures of the dermal-epidermal junction include palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyloyl hydroxythreonine and palmitoyl dipeptide-6 diaminohydroxybutyrate.
  • Examples of skin soothing agents include, but are not limited to algae extract, mugwort extract, stearyl glycyrrhetinate, bisabolol, allantoin, aloe, avocado oil, green tea extract, hops extract, chamomile extract, colloidal oatmeal, calamine, cucumber extract, and combinations thereof.
  • compositions comprise bergamot or bergamot oil.
  • Bergamot oil is a natural skin toner and detoxifier. In certain embodiments, it may prevent premature aging of skin and may have excellent effects on oily skin conditions and acne.
  • vitamins examples include, but are not limited to, vitamins A, D, E, K, and combinations thereof.
  • Vitamin analogues are also contemplated; for example the vitamin D analogues calcipotriene or calcipotriol.
  • the vitamin may be present as tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate.
  • This compound exhibits anti-oxidant activity, inhibiting lipid peroxidation.
  • use can mitigate the damaging effects of UV exposure. Studies have shown it to stimulate collagen production as well as clarifying and brightening the skin by inhibiting melanogenesis (the production of pigment) thereby promoting a more even skin tone.
  • sunscreens include, but are not limited to, p-aminobenzoic acid, avobenzone, cinoxate, dioxybenzone, homosalate, menthyl anthranilate, octocrylene, octyl methoxycinnamate, octyl salicylate, oxybenzone, padimate O, phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, sulisobenzone, titanium dioxide, trolamine salicylate, zinc oxide, 4-methylbenzylidene camphor, methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol, bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid, drometrizole trisiloxane, disodium phenyl dibenzimidazole tetrasulfonate, diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl
  • Suitable fragrances and colors may be used in the formulations of the present invention.
  • Examples of fragrances and colors suitable for use in topical products are known in the art.
  • Suitable immunomodulators include, but are not limited to, tetrachlorodecaoxide, deoxycholic acid, tacrolimus, pimecrolimus, and beta-glucan.
  • palmitoyl-lysyl-valyl-lysine bistrifluoroacetate is added. This peptide stimulates collagen synthesis in human fibroblasts.
  • one constituent of a composition may accomplish several functions.
  • the present invention relates to constituents that may act as a lubricant, an emollient, or a skin-penetrating agent.
  • the multi-functional constituent is socetyl stearate, isopropyl isostearate, isopropyl palmitate, or isopropyl myristate.
  • the invention relates to a microemulsion, comprising: an aqueous phase; a first surfactant; and a second surfactant.
  • the invention relates to a microemulsion, consisting essentially of: an aqueous phase; a first surfactant; and a second surfactant.
  • the invention relates to a microemulsion, consisting of: an aqueous phase; a first surfactant; and a second surfactant.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned microemulsions, wherein the aqueous phase is present in an amount from about 75% to about 95% by weight of the microemulsion. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned microemulsions, wherein the aqueous phase is present in about 75%, about 80%, about 85%, about 90%, or about 95% by weight of the microemulsion. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned microemulsions, wherein the aqueous phase is present in about 80% by weight of the microemulsion. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned microemulsions, wherein the aqueous phase is present in about 90% by weight of the microemulsion.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned microemulsions, wherein the aqueous phase is water.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned microemulsions, wherein the aqueous phase comprises water.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned microemulsions, wherein the aqueous phase comprises a moisturizer or emollient.
  • the moisturizer or emollient is selected from the group consisting of panthenol, petrolatum, lactic acid, glycerol, butylene glycol, sodium PCA, sodium hyaluronate, Carbowax 200, Carbowax 400, Carbowax 800, cetyl palmitate, PPG-15 stearyl ether, lanolin alcohol, lanolin, lanolin derivatives, cholesterol, isostearyl neopentanoate, octyl stearate, mineral oil, isocetyl stearate, myristyl myristate, octyl dodecanol, 2-ethylhexyl palmitate, dimethicone, dimethicone/divinyldimethicone/silsesquioxance cross polymer, polydimethylsiloxane, caprylic/capric triglyceride, shea butter, jojoba wax, sunflower wax, mimos
  • the moisturizer or emollient is selected from the group consisting of panthenol, allantoin, sodium hyaluraonate, pentylene glycol, and combinations/mixtures thereof.
  • the moisturizer or emollient is present in an amount from about 0.8% to about 2.3% by weight of the aqueous phase. In certain embodiments, the moisturizer or emollient is present in about 0.8%, about 0.9%, about 1.0%, about 1.1%, about 1.2%, about 1.3%, about 1.4%, about 1.5%, about 1.6%, about 1.7%, about 1.8%, about 1.9%, about 2.0%, about 2.1%, about 2.2% or about 2.3% by weight of the aqueous phase.
  • the moisturizer or emollient comprises panthenol; and the panthenol is present in an amount from about 0.5% to about 1.5% by weight of the aqueous phase. In certain embodiments, the panthenol is present in about 0.5%, about 0.6%, about 0.7%, about 0.8%, about 0.9%, about 1.0%, about 1.1%, about 1.2%, about 1.3%, about 1.4%, or about 1.5% by weight of the aqueous phase. In certain embodiments, the panthenol is present in about 1.0% by weight of the aqueous phase.
  • the moisturizer or emollient comprises allantoin; and the allantoin is present in an amount from about 0.2% to about 0.6% by weight of the aqueous phase. In certain embodiments, the allantoin is present in about 0.2%, about 0.3%, about 0.4%, about 0.5%, or about 0.6% by weight of the aqueous phase. In certain embodiments, the allantoin is present in about 0.4% by weight of the aqueous phase.
  • the moisturizer or emollient comprises sodium hyaluronate; and the sodium hyaluronate is present in an amount from about 0.005% to about 0.02% by weight of the aqueous phase. In certain embodiments, the sodium hyaluronate is present in about 0.005%, about 0.01%, about 0.015%, or about 0.02% by weight of the aqueous phase. In certain embodiments, the sodium hyaluronate is present in about 0.01% by weight of the aqueous phase.
  • the moisturizer or emollient comprises pentylene glycol; and the pentylene glycol is present in an amount from about 0.1% to about 0.3% by weight of the aqueous phase. In certain embodiments, the pentylene glycol is present in about 0.1%, about 0.2%, or about 0.3% by weight of the aqueous phase. In certain embodiments, the pentylene glycol is present in about 0.2% by weight of the aqueous phase.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned microemulsions, wherein the aqueous phase comprises an anti-inflammatory agent.
  • the anti-inflammatory agent is niacinamide.
  • the anti-inflammatory agent is present in an amount from about 0.5% to about 2% by weight of the aqueous phase. In certain embodiments, the anti-inflammatory agent is present in about 0.5%, about 1%, about 1.5%, or about 2% by weight of the aqueous phase. In certain embodiments, the anti-inflammatory agent is present in about 1% by weight of the aqueous phase.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned microemulsions, wherein the aqueous phase comprises an antioxidant or preservative.
  • the antioxidant or preservative is selected from the group consisting of imidazolidinyl urea, diazolidinyl urea, phenoxyethanol, sodium methyl paraben, methylparaben, ethylparaben, propylparaben, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, sorbic acid, benzoic acid, formaldehyde, citric acid, sodium citrate, chlorine dioxide, benzalkonium chloride, benzethonium chloride, cetrimide, dequalinium chloride, cetylpyridinium chloride, phenylmercuric nitrate, phenylmercuric acetate, thimerosal, piroctone olamine, Vitis vinifera seed oil, chlorobutanol, dichlorobenzyl alcohol, phenylethyl alcohol, benzyl alcohol, ascorbic acid, sodium bisulfite, butylated hydroxytoluene, butylated hydroxyanisole
  • the antioxidant or preservative is selected from the group consisting of potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, disodium EDTA, and combinations/mixtures thereof.
  • the antioxidant or preservative is present in an amount from about 0.2% to about 0.6% by weight of the aqueous phase.
  • the antioxidant or preservative comprises potassium sorbate; and the potassium sorbate is present in an amount from about 0.07% to about 0.23% by weight of the aqueous phase.
  • the potassium sorbate is present in about 0.07%, about 0.08%, about 0.09%, about 0.1%, about 0.11%, about 0.12%, about 0.13%, about 0.14%, about 0.15%, about 0.16%, about 0.17%, about 0.18%, about 0.19%, about 0.2%, about 0.21%, about 0.22% or about 0.23% by weight of the aqueous phase.
  • the potassium sorbate is present in about 0.15% by weight of the aqueous phase.
  • the antioxidant or preservative comprises sodium benzoate; and the sodium benzoate is present in an amount from about 0.07% to about 0.23% by weight of the aqueous phase.
  • the sodium benzoate is present in about 0.07%, about 0.08%, about 0.09%, about 0.1%, about 0.11%, about 0.12%, about 0.13%, about 0.14%, about 0.15%, about 0.16%, about 0.17%, about 0.18%, about 0.19%, about 0.2%, about 0.21%, about 0.22% or about 0.23% by weight of the aqueous phase.
  • the sodium benzoate is present in about 0.15% by weight of the aqueous phase.
  • the antioxidant or preservative comprises disodium EDTA; and the disodium EDTA is present in an amount from about 0.05% to about 0.15% by weight of the aqueous phase. In certain embodiments, the disodium EDTA is present in about 0.05%, about 0.06%, about 0.07%, about 0.08%, about 0.09%, about 0.10%, about 0.11%, about 0.12%, about 0.13%, about 0.14%, or about 0.15% by weight of the aqueous phase. In certain embodiments, the disodium EDTA is present in about 0.10% by weight of the aqueous phase.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned microemulsions, wherein the aqueous phase comprises a pH adjuster.
  • the pH adjuster is sodium hydroxide.
  • the pH adjuster is present in an amount from about 0.02% to about 0.1% by weight of the aqueous phase. In certain embodiments, the pH adjuster is present in about 0.02%, about 0.04%, about 0.06%, about 0.08%, or about 0.1% by weight of the aqueous phase.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned microemulsions, wherein the first surfactant is present in an amount from about 1% to about 8% by weight of the microemulsion. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned microemulsions, wherein the first surfactant is present in about 1%, about 2%, about 3%, about 4%, about 5%, about 6%, about 7%, or about 8% by weight of the microemulsion. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned microemulsions, wherein the first surfactant is present in about 3% by weight of the microemulsion. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned microemulsions, wherein the first surfactant is present in about 5% by weight of the microemulsion.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned microemulsions, wherein the first surfactant comprises a cyclodextrin or a derivative of a cyclodextrin. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned microemulsions, wherein the first surfactant is a cyclodextrin or a derivative of a cyclodextrin. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned microemulsions, wherein the first surfactant is a cyclodextrin.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned microemulsions, wherein the first surfactant is hydroxypropyl ⁇ -cyclodextrin, hydroxypropyl ⁇ -cyclodextrin, or hydroxypropyl ⁇ -cyclodextrin. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned microemulsions, wherein the first surfactant is hydroxypropyl ⁇ -cyclodextrin.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned microemulsions, wherein the second surfactant is present in an amount from about 4% to about 22% by weight of the microemulsion. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned microemulsions, wherein the second surfactant is present in about 4%, about 5%, about 6%, about 7%, about 8%, about 9%, about 10%, about 11%, about 12%, about 13%, about 14%, about 15%, about 16%, about 17%, about 18%, about 19%, about 20%, about 21%, or about 22% by weight of the microemulsion.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned microemulsions, wherein the second surfactant is present in about 7% by weight of the microemulsion. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned microemulsions, wherein the second surfactant is present in about 15% by weight of the microemulsion.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned microemulsions, wherein the second surfactant comprises caprylocaproyl macrogol-8 glycerides or caprylocaproyl polyoxyl-8 glycerides. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned microemulsions, wherein the second surfactant is caprylocaproyl macrogol-8 glycerides or caprylocaproyl polyoxyl-8 glycerides, or a combination thereof.
  • the invention relates to a microemulsion, comprising:
  • the invention relates to a microemulsion, consisting essentially of:
  • the invention relates to a microemulsion, consisting of:
  • the invention relates to a microemulsion, comprising:
  • the invention relates to a microemulsion, consisting essentially of:
  • the invention relates to a microemulsion, consisting of:
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned microemulsions, wherein the microemulsion does not comprise methanol, ethanol, propanol, or butanol.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned microemulsions, wherein the microemulsion is substantially optically clear.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned microemulsions, wherein the microemulsion is substantially stable at room temperature.
  • the invention relates to a method of making any one of the aforementioned microemulsions, comprising the step of combining the aqueous phase, the first surfactant, and the second surfactant.
  • the invention relates to an active agent-containing microemulsion, comprising: an aqueous phase; an active agent; a first surfactant; and a second surfactant.
  • the invention relates to an active agent-containing microemulsion, consisting essentially of: an aqueous phase; an active agent; a first surfactant; and a second surfactant.
  • the invention relates to an active agent-containing microemulsion, consisting of: an aqueous phase; an active agent; a first surfactant; and a second surfactant.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned active agent-containing microemulsions, wherein the active agent comprises retinol. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned active agent-containing microemulsions, wherein the active agent is retinol.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned active agent-containing microemulsions, wherein the active agent-containing microemulsion comprises any one of the aforementioned microemulsions; and an active agent.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned active agent-containing microemulsions, wherein the active agent is present in an amount from about 0.01% to about 5% by weight of the active agent-containing microemulsion. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned active agent-containing microemulsions, wherein the active agent is present in about 0.01%, about 0.02%, about 0.04%, about 0.06%, about 0.08%, about 0.1%, about 0.2%, about 0.3%, about 0.4%, about 0.5%, about 0.6%, about 0.7%, about 0.8%, about 0.9%, about 1.0%, about 1.2%, about 1.4%, about 1.6%, about 1.8%, about 2.0%, about 2.2%, about 2.4%, about 2.6%, about 2.8%, about 3.0%, about 3.5%, about 4.0%, about 4.5%, or about 5.0% by weight of the active agent-containing microemulsion.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned active agent-containing microemulsions, wherein the active agent is present in about 0.06% by weight of the active agent-containing microemulsion. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned active agent-containing microemulsions, wherein the active agent is present in about 1.2% by weight of the active agent-containing microemulsion.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned active agent-containing microemulsions, wherein the active agent-containing microemulsion is substantially optically clear.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned active agent-containing microemulsions, wherein the active agent-containing microemulsion is substantially stable at room temperature.
  • the invention relates to a method of making any one of the aforementioned active agent-containing microemulsions, comprising the step of combining the aqueous phase, the first surfactant, the second surfactant, and the active agent.
  • the invention relates to a formulation comprising
  • any one of the aforementioned microemulsions any one of the aforementioned microemulsions; an active agent; a moisturizer or emollient; a third surfactant; an antioxidant or preservative; a viscosity modifying agent; and a pH adjuster.
  • the invention relates to a formulation, comprising:
  • the invention relates to a formulation, consisting essentially of:
  • the invention relates to a formulation, consisting of:
  • the invention relates to a formulation, comprising:
  • the invention relates to a formulation, consisting essentially of:
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  • the invention relates to a formulation, consisting of:
  • the invention relates to a formulation, comprising:
  • the invention relates to a formulation, consisting essentially of:
  • Sodium hydroxide in about 0.04% by weight of the formulation.
  • the invention relates to a formulation, consisting of:
  • the invention relates to a formulation, comprising:
  • the invention relates to a formulation, consisting essentially of:
  • the invention relates to a formulation, consisting of:
  • the invention relates to a formulation, comprising:
  • the invention relates to a formulation, consisting essentially of:
  • the invention relates to a formulation, consisting of:
  • the invention relates to a formulation.
  • the components described below may be present in any one of the aforementioned formulations.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the active agent is selected from the group consisting of salicylic acid, papain, sulfur, glycolic acid, pyruvic acid, resorcinol, N-acetylcysteine, retinoids such as retinoic acid (e.g., tretinoin) and its derivatives (e.g., cis and trans isomers, esters), retinol, alpha hydroxy acids, beta hydroxy acids, coal tar, and combinations thereof.
  • the active agent is selected from the group consisting of salicylic acid, papain, sulfur, glycolic acid, pyruvic acid, resorcinol, N-acetylcysteine, retinoids such as retinoic acid (e.g., tretinoin) and its derivatives (e.g., cis and trans isomers, esters), retinol, alpha hydroxy acids, beta hydroxy acids, coal tar, and
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the active agent is retinol.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the retinol is stabilized by the microemulsion. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the retinol is encapsulated in the microemulsion.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the active agent is substantially water insoluble.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations wherein the active agent is present in an amount from about 0.01% to about 5% by weight of the formulation. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the active agent is present in about 0.01%, about 0.02%, about 0.04%, about 0.06%, about 0.08%, about 0.1%, about 0.2%, about 0.3%, about 0.4%, about 0.5%, about 0.6%, about 0.7%, about 0.8%, about 0.9%, about 1.0%, about 1.2%, about 1.4%, about 1.6%, about 1.8%, about 2.0%, about 2.2%, about 2.4%, about 2.6%, about 2.8%, about 3.0%, about 3.5%, about 4.0%, about 4.5%, or about 5.0% by weight of the formulation.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the active agent is present in about 0.06% by weight of the formulation. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the active agent is present in about 1.2% by weight of the formulation.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations wherein retinol is present in an amount from about 0.01% to about 5% by weight of the formulation. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein retinol is present in about 0.01%, about 0.02%, about 0.04%, about 0.06%, about 0.08%, about 0.1%, about 0.2%, about 0.3%, about 0.4%, about 0.5%, about 0.6%, about 0.7%, about 0.8%, about 0.9%, about 1.0%, about 1.2%, about 1.4%, about 1.6%, about 1.8%, about 2.0%, about 2.2%, about 2.4%, about 2.6%, about 2.8%, about 3.0%, about 3.5%, about 4.0%, about 4.5%, or about 5.0% by weight of the formulation.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein retinol is present in about 0.06% by weight of the formulation. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein retinol is present in about 1.2% by weight of the formulation.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the third surfactant is selected from the group consisting of: cetyl alcohol, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 40, Polysorbate 60, Polysorbate 80, steareth-10 (Brij 76), sodium dodecyl sulfate (sodium lauryl sulfate), lauryl dimethyl amine oxide, cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB), polyethoxylated alcohols, polyoxyethylene sorbitan, octoxynol, N,N-dimethyldodecylamine-N-oxide, hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide (HTAB), polyoxyl 10 lauryl ether, bile salts (such as sodium deoxycholate or sodium cholate), polyoxyl castor oil, nonylphenol ethoxylate, cyclodextrins, lecithin, dimethicone copolyol
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the third surfactant is selected from the group consisting of: cetyl alcohol, Ceteth-20 (Ceteth-20 is the polyethylene glycol ether of cetyl alcohol where n has an average value of 20), PEG-75 stearate, glyceryl stearate, steareth-20, and combinations/mixtures thereof.
  • the third surfactant is selected from the group consisting of: cetyl alcohol, Ceteth-20 (Ceteth-20 is the polyethylene glycol ether of cetyl alcohol where n has an average value of 20), PEG-75 stearate, glyceryl stearate, steareth-20, and combinations/mixtures thereof.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the third surfactant is present in an amount from about 2.5% to about 7.5% by weight of the formulation. In certain embodiments, the third surfactant is present in an amount from about 3% to about 7% by weight of the formulation. In certain embodiments, the third surfactant is present in an amount of about 3%, about 4%, about 5%, about 6%, or about 7%, by weight of the formulation.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the moisturizer or emollient is selected from the group consisting of panthenol, petrolatum, lactic acid, glycerol, butylene glycol, sodium PCA, sodium hyaluronate, Carbowax 200, Carbowax 400, Carbowax 800, cetyl palmitate, PPG-15 stearyl ether, lanolin alcohol, lanolin, lanolin derivatives, cholesterol, isostearyl neopentanoate, octyl stearate, mineral oil, isocetyl stearate, myristyl myristate, octyl dodecanol, 2-ethylhexyl palmitate, dimethicone, dimethicone/divinyldimethicone/silsesquioxance cross polymer, polydimethylsiloxane, caprylic/capric triglycer
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the moisturizer or emollient is selected from the group consisting of panthenol, glycerol, butylene glycol, sodium hyaluronate, dimethicone/divinyldimethicone/silsesquioxance cross polymer, polydimethylsiloxane, caprylic/capric triglyceride, shea butter, jojoba wax, sunflower wax, mimosa wax, C 12 -C 15 alkyl ethylhexanoates, allantoin, pentylene glycol, hydrolyzed rice extract, cetyl alcohol, dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline, isononyl isononanoate, and combinations/mixtures thereof.
  • the moisturizer or emollient is selected from the group consisting of panthenol, glycerol, butylene glycol, sodium hyaluronate, dimethicone
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the moisturizer or emollient is present in an amount from about 12% to about 38% by weight of the formulation. In certain embodiments, the moisturizer or emollient is present in an amount from about 15% to about 35% by weight of the formulation. In certain embodiments, the moisturizer or emollient is present in an amount of about 15%, about 16%, about 17%, about 18%, about 19%, about 20%, about 21%, about 22%, about 23%, about 24%, about 25%, about 26%, about 27%, about 28%, about 29%, about 30%, about 31%, about 32%, about 33%, about 34%, or about 35% by weight of the formulation.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the moisturizer or emollient comprises isononyl isononanoate in an amount from about 2% to about 9% by weight of the formulation. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the moisturizer or emollient comprises isononyl isononanoate in about 2%, about 3%, about 4%, about 5%, about 6%, about 7%, about 8%, or about 9% by weight of the formulation.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the moisturizer or emollient comprises pentylene glycol in an amount from about 0.1% to about 0.4% by weight of the formulation. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the moisturizer or emollient comprises pentylene glycol in about 0.1%, about 0.2%, about 0.3%, or about 0.4% by weight of the formulation.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the moisturizer or emollient comprises C 12 -C 15 alkyl ethylhexanoates in an amount from about 1% to about 6% by weight of the formulation. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the moisturizer or emollient comprises C 12 -C 15 alkyl ethylhexanoates in about 1%, about 1.5%, about 2%, about 2.5%, about 3%, about 3.5%, about 4%, about 4.5%, about 5%, about 5.5%, or about 6% by weight of the formulation.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the moisturizer or emollient comprises jojoba wax, sunflower wax, and mimosa wax, taken together, in an amount from about 1% to about 3% by weight of the formulation. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the moisturizer or emollient comprises jojoba wax, sunflower wax, and mimosa wax, taken together, in about 1%, about 1.5%, about 2%, about 2.5%, or about 3% by weight of the formulation.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the moisturizer or emollient comprises shea butter in an amount from about 1% to about 3% by weight of the formulation. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the moisturizer or emollient comprises shea butter in about 1%, about 2%, or about 3% by weight of the formulation.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the moisturizer or emollient comprises caprylic/capric triglyceride in an amount from about 1% to about 3% by weight of the formulation. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the moisturizer or emollient comprises caprylic/capric triglyceride in about 1%, about 2%, or about 3% by weight of the formulation.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the moisturizer or emollient comprises polydimethylsiloxane in an amount from about 1% to about 3% by weight of the formulation. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the moisturizer or emollient comprises polydimethylsiloxane in about 1%, about 2%, or about 3% by weight of the formulation.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the moisturizer or emollient comprises dimethicone/divinyldimethicone/silsesquioxane cross polymer in an amount from about 1% to about 3% by weight of the formulation. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the moisturizer or emollient comprises dimethicone/divinyldimethicone/silsesquioxane cross polymer in about 1%, about 2%, or about 3% by weight of the formulation.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the moisturizer or emollient comprises dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline in an amount from about 0.5% to about 1.5% by weight of the formulation. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the moisturizer or emollient comprises dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline in about 0.5%, about 0.6%, about 0.7%, about 0.8%, about 0.9%, about 1.0%, about 1.1%, about 1.2%, about 1.3%, about 1.4%, or about 1.5% by weight of the formulation.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the moisturizer or emollient comprises cetyl alcohol in an amount from about 0.5% to about 2.2% by weight of the formulation. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the moisturizer or emollient comprises cetyl alcohol in about 0.5%, about 0.6%, about 0.7%, about 0.8%, about 0.9%, about 1.0%, about 1.1%, about 1.2%, about 1.3%, about 1.4%, about 1.5%, about 1.6%, about 1.7%, about 1.8%, about 1.9%, about 2.0%, about 2.1%, or about 2.2% by weight of the formulation.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the moisturizer or emollient comprises sodium hyaluronates in an amount from about 0.005% to about 0.02% by weight of the formulation. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the moisturizer or emollient comprises sodium hyaluronates in about 0.005%, about 0.01%, about 0.015%, or about 0.02% by weight of the formulation.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the moisturizer or emollient comprises panthenol in an amount from about 0.5% to about 1.5% by weight of the formulation. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the moisturizer or emollient comprises panthenol in about 0.5%, about 1.0%, or about 1.5% by weight of the formulation.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the moisturizer or emollient comprises butylene glycol and hydrolyzed rice extract, taken together, in an amount from about 0.5% to about 1.5% by weight of the formulation. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the moisturizer or emollient comprises butylene glycol and hydrolyzed rice extract, taken together, in about 0.5%, about 1.0%, or about 1.5% by weight of the formulation.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the moisturizer or emollient comprises allantoin in an amount from about 0.2% to about 0.6% by weight of the formulation. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the moisturizer or emollient comprises allantoin in about 0.2%, about 0.3%, about 0.4%, about 0.5%, or about 0.6% by weight of the formulation.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the antioxidant or preservative is selected from the group consisting of imidazolidinyl urea, diazolidinyl urea, phenoxyethanol, sodium methyl paraben, methylparaben, ethylparaben, propylparaben, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, sorbic acid, benzoic acid, formaldehyde, citric acid, sodium citrate, chlorine dioxide, benzalkonium chloride, benzethonium chloride, cetrimide, dequalinium chloride, cetylpyridinium chloride, phenylmercuric nitrate, phenylmercuric acetate, thimerosal, piroctone olamine, Vitis vinifera seed oil, chlorobutanol, dichlorobenzyl alcohol, phenylethyl alcohol, benzyl alcohol, ascorbic acid and its esters, sodium bisulfite
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the antioxidant or preservative is selected from the group consisting of potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, butylated hydroxytoluene, tocopherol, tocopheryl acetate, sodium ascorbate, disodium EDTA, and (3-(4-chlorophenoyx)-2-hydroxypropyl)carbamate, and combinations/mixtures thereof.
  • the antioxidant or preservative is selected from the group consisting of potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, butylated hydroxytoluene, tocopherol, tocopheryl acetate, sodium ascorbate, disodium EDTA, and (3-(4-chlorophenoyx)-2-hydroxypropyl)carbamate, and combinations/mixtures thereof.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the antioxidant or preservative is present in an amount from about 0.8% to about 2.5% by weight of the formulation. In certain embodiments, the antioxidant or preservative is present in an amount of about 0.8%, about 0.9%, about 1.0%, about 1.1%, about 1.2%, about 1.3%, about 1.4%, about 1.5%, about 1.6%, about 1.7%, about 1.8%, about 1.9%, about 2.0%, about 2.1%, about 2.2%, about 2.3%, about 2.4% or about 2.5% by weight of the formulation.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the antioxidant or preservative comprises tocopheryl acetate in an amount from about 0.25% to about 0.75% by weight of the formulation. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the antioxidant or preservative comprises tocopheryl acetate in about 0.25%, about 0.30%, about 0.35%, about 0.40%, about 0.45%, about 0.50%, about 0.55%, about 0.60%, about 0.65%, about 0.70%, or about 0.75% by weight of the formulation.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the antioxidant or preservative comprises (3-(4-chlorophenoxy)-2-hydroxypropyl)carbamate in an amount from about 0.15% to about 0.45% by weight of the formulation. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the antioxidant or preservative comprises (3-(4-chlorophenoxy)-2-hydroxypropyl)carbamate in about 0.15%, about 0.20%, about 0.25%, about 0.30%, about 0.35%, about 0.40%, or about 0.45% by weight of the formulation.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the antioxidant or preservative comprises sodium ascorbate in an amount from about 0.1% to about 0.4% by weight of the formulation. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the antioxidant or preservative comprises sodium ascorbate in about 0.10%, about 0.15%, about 0.20%, about 0.25%, about 0.30%, about 0.35%, or about 0.40% by weight of the formulation.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the antioxidant or preservative comprises tocopherol in an amount from about 0.05% to about 0.25% by weight of the formulation. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the antioxidant or preservative comprises tocopherol in about 0.10%, about 0.15%, or about 0.20% by weight of the formulation.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the antioxidant or preservative comprises potassium sorbate in an amount from about 0.05% to about 0.25% by weight of the formulation. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the antioxidant or preservative comprises potassium sorbate in about 0.10%, about 0.15%, or about 0.20% by weight of the formulation.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the antioxidant or preservative comprises sodium benzoate in an amount from about 0.05% to about 0.25% by weight of the formulation. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the antioxidant or preservative comprises sodium benzoate in about 0.10%, about 0.15%, or about 0.20% by weight of the formulation.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the antioxidant or preservative comprises butylated hydroxytoluene in an amount from about 0.05% to about 0.15% by weight of the formulation. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the antioxidant or preservative comprises butylated hydroxytoluene in about 0.05%, about 0.07%, about 0.09%, about 0.11%, about 0.13%, or about 0.15% by weight of the formulation.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the antioxidant or preservative comprises disodium EDTA in an amount from about 0.05% to about 0.15% by weight of the formulation. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the antioxidant or preservative comprises disodium EDTA in about 0.05%, about 0.07%, about 0.09%, about 0.11%, about 0.13%, or about 0.15% by weight of the formulation.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the viscosity modifying agent is selected from the group consisting of hydroxyethylcellulose, xanthan gum, sclerotium gum, magnesium aluminum silicate, silica, microcrystalline wax, beeswax, paraffin, and cetyl palmitate and combinations/mixtures thereof.
  • the viscosity modifying agent is selected from the group consisting of hydroxyethylcellulose, xanthan gum, sclerotium gum, magnesium aluminum silicate, silica, microcrystalline wax, beeswax, paraffin, and cetyl palmitate and combinations/mixtures thereof.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the viscosity modifying agent is selected from the group consisting of xanthan gum magnesium aluminum silicate and combinations/mixtures thereof.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the viscosity modifying agent is present in an amount from about 0.3% to about 2.6% by weight of the formulation. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the viscosity modifying agent is present in about 0.3%, about 0.4%, about 0.5%, about 0.6%, about 0.7%, about 0.8%, about 0.9%, about 1.0%, about 1.2%, about 1.4%, about 1.6%, about 1.8%, about 2.0%, about 2.2%, about 2.4%, or about 2.6% by weight of the formulation.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the viscosity modifying agent comprises magnesium aluminum silicate; and the magnesium aluminum silicate is present in an amount from about 0.3% to about 2.3% by weight of the formulation.
  • the magnesium aluminum silicate is present in about 0.3%, about 0.4%, about 0.5%, about 0.6%, about 0.7%, about 0.8%, about 0.9%, about 1.0%, about 1.1%, about 1.2%, about 1.3%, about 1.4%, about 1.5%, about 1.6%, about 1.7%, about 1.8%, about 1.9%, about 2.0%, about 2.1%, about 2.2%, or about 2.3% by weight of the formulation.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the viscosity modifying agent comprises xanthan gum; and the xanthan gum is present in an amount from about 0.05% to about 0.3% by weight of the formulation. In certain embodiments, the xanthan gum is present in about 0.05%, about 0.1%, about 0.15%, about 0.2%, about 0.25%, or about 0.3% by weight of the formulation.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the pH adjuster is selected from the group consisting of citric acid, sodium hydroxide, and sodium phosphate.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the pH adjuster is sodium hydroxide.
  • the pH adjuster is added to the formulation as a solution. In certain embodiments, the pH adjuster is added to the formulation as a 50% solution.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the pH adjuster is present in an amount from about 0.02% to about 0.06% by weight of the formulation. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the pH adjuster is present in an amount from about 0.03% to about 0.05% by weight of the formulation. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the pH adjuster is present in about 0.02%, about 0.03%, about 0.04%, about 0.05%, or about 0.06% by weight of the formulation.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the sodium hydroxide is present in an amount from about 0.02% to about 0.06% by weight of the formulation. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the sodium hydroxide is present in an amount from about 0.03% to about 0.05% by weight of the formulation. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the sodium hydroxide is present in about 0.02%, about 0.03%, about 0.04%, about 0.05%, or about 0.06% by weight of the formulation.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the formulation further comprises an additional constituent.
  • the additional constituent is selected from the group consisting of skin protectants, adsorbents, demulcents, emollients, moisturizers, sustained release materials, solubilizing agents, skin-penetration agents, skin soothing agents, deodorant agents, antiperspirants, sun screening agents, sunless tanning agents, vitamins, hair conditioning agents, anti-irritants, anti-aging agents, abrasives, absorbents, anti-caking agents, anti-static agents, astringents, binders/excipients, buffering agents, chelating agents, film forming agents, conditioning agents, opacifying agents, lipids, anti-inflammatory agents, and immunomodulators, and combinations thereof.
  • the additional constituent is selected from the group consisting of palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyloyl hydroxythreonine and palmitoyl dipeptide-6 diaminohydroxybutyrate, and combinations thereof.
  • the palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyloyl hydroxythreonine and palmitoyl dipeptide-6 diaminohydroxybutyrate are combined with glycerin.
  • the palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyloyl hydroxythreonine, palmitoyl dipeptide-6 diaminohydroxybutyrate, and glycerin, taken together are present in from about 0.5% to about 1.5% by weight of the formulation. In certain embodiments, the palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyloyl hydroxythreonine, palmitoyl dipeptide-6 diaminohydroxybutyrate, and glycerin, taken together, are present in about 0.5%, about 0.6%, about 0.7%, about 0.8%, about 0.9%, about 1.0%, about 1.1%, about 1.2%, about 1.3%, about 1.4%, or about 1.5% by weight of the formulation.
  • the additional constituent is algae extract and mugwort extract.
  • the algae extract and mugwort extract, taken together are present in from about 0.5% to about 1.5% by weight of the formulation. In certain embodiments, algae extract and mugwort extract, taken together, are present in about 0.5%, about 0.6%, about 0.7%, about 0.8%, about 0.9%, about 1.0%, about
  • the additional constituent is stearyl glycyrrhetinate.
  • the stearyl glycyrrhetinate is present in an amount from about 0.05% to about 0.15% by weight of the formulation.
  • the stearyl glycyrrhetinate is present in about 0.05%, about 0.06%, about 0.07%, about 0.08%, about 0.09%, about 0.10%, about 0.11%, about 0.12%, about 0.13%, about 0.14%, or about 0.15% by weight of the formulation.
  • the additional constituent is bisabolol.
  • the bisabolol is present in an amount from about 0.1% to about 0.3% by weight of the formulation. In certain embodiments, the bisabolol is present in about 0.1%, about 0.15%, about 0.2%, about 0.25%, or about 0.3% by weight of the formulation.
  • the additional constituent is bergamot.
  • the bergamot is present in an amount from about 0.15% to about 0.45% by weight of the formulation. In certain embodiments, the bergamot is present in about 0.15%, about 0.2%, about 0.25%, about 0.3%, about 0.35%, about 0.4%, or about 0.45% by weight of the formulation.
  • the additional constituent is tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate.
  • the tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate is present in an amount from about 0.25% to about 0.75% by weight of the formulation. In certain embodiments, the tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate is present in about 0.25%, about 0.3%, about 0.35%, about 0.4%, about 0.45%, about 0.5%, about 0.55%, about 0.6%, about 0.65%, about 0.7%, or about 0.75% by weight of the formulation.
  • the additional constituent is palmitoyl-lysyl-valyl-lysine bistrifluoroacetate.
  • the palmitoyl-lysyl-valyl-lysine bistrifluoroacetate is combined with glycerin.
  • the palmitoyl-lysyl-valyl-lysine bistrifluoroacetate and glycerin, taken together, are present in an amount from about 1% to about 4% by weight of the formulation.
  • the palmitoyl-lysyl-valyl-lysine bistrifluoroacetate and glycerin, taken together, are present in about 1%, about 1.5%, about 2%, about 2.5%, about 3%, about 3.5%, or about 4% by weight of the formulation.
  • the additional constituent is niacinamide.
  • the niacinamide is present in an amount from about 0.5% to about 1.5% by weight of the formulation. In certain embodiments, the niacinamide is present in about 0.5%, about 0.6%, about 0.7%, about 0.8%, about 0.9%, about 1.0%, about 1.1%, about 1.2%, about 1.3%, about 1.4%, or about 1.5% by weight of the formulation.
  • the invention relates to a foam-forming composition, comprising: any one of the aforementioned formulations; and a propellant.
  • the invention relates to a foam-forming composition, consisting essentially of: any one of the aforementioned formulations; and a propellant.
  • the invention relates to a foam-forming composition, consisting of: any one of the aforementioned formulations; and a propellant.
  • the invention relates to a foam-forming composition, comprising: any one of the aforementioned formulations; a propellant; and a purge gas.
  • the invention relates to a foam-forming composition, consisting essentially of: any one of the aforementioned formulations; a propellant; and a purge gas.
  • the invention relates to a foam-forming composition, consisting of: any one of the aforementioned formulations; a propellant; and a purge gas.
  • the invention relates to a foam-forming composition
  • a foam-forming composition comprising a formulation, a propellant, and a purge gas.
  • the propellants described below may be present in any one of the aforementioned foam-forming compositions.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned foam-forming compositions, wherein the propellant is selected from the group consisting of 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane, 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptafluoropropane, 1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, and combinations/mixtures thereof.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned foam-forming compositions, wherein the propellant is present in an amount from about 2% to about 50% by weight of the foam-forming composition. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned foam-forming compositions, wherein the propellant is present in an amount from about 5% to about 30% by weight of the foam-forming composition.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned foam-forming compositions, wherein the propellant is about 5%, about 6%, about 7%, about 8%, about 9%, about 10%, about 11%, about 12%, about 13%, about 14%, about 15%, about 16%, about 17%, about 18%, about 19%, about 20%, about 21%, about 22%, about 23%, about 24%, about 25%, about 26%, about 27%, about 28%, about 29%, or about 30% by weight of the foam-forming composition.
  • the propellant is about 5%, about 6%, about 7%, about 8%, about 9%, about 10%, about 11%, about 12%, about 13%, about 14%, about 15%, about 16%, about 17%, about 18%, about 19%, about 20%, about 21%, about 22%, about 23%, about 24%, about 25%, about 26%, about 27%, about 28%, about 29%, or about 30% by weight of the foam-forming composition.
  • the invention relates to a foam-forming composition
  • a foam-forming composition comprising a formulation, a propellant, and a purge gas.
  • the purge gases described below may be present in any one of the aforementioned foam-forming compositions.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned compositions, wherein the purge gas is selected from the group consisting of nitrogen and argon. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned compositions, wherein the purge gas is argon.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned compositions, wherein the purge gas is present in an amount from about 0.4% to about 6% by weight of the composition. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned compositions, wherein the purge gas is present in an amount from about 0.8% to about 5% by weight of the composition.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned compositions, wherein the purge gas is about 0.8%, about 1%, about 1.2%, about 1.4%, about 1.6%, about 1.8%, about 2%, about 2.2%, about 2.5%, about 2.6%, about 2.8%, about 3%, about 3.2%, about 3.4%, about 3.6%, about 3.8%, about 4%, about 4.2%, about 4.4%, about 4.6%, about 4.8% or about 5% by weight of the composition.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the formulation is semi-solid.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the formulation is a cream.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations, wherein the formulation is a gel.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations that, upon expulsion from an aerosol container, forms a foam.
  • the foam is temperature-stable.
  • the foam is time-stable.
  • the density of the foam is from about 0.05 to about 0.5 g/cm 3 .
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations that is easily shaken in an aerosol container.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations that is easily dispensed from an aerosol container.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations that, upon application to the skin of an affected subject, is non-irritating.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations that, upon application to the skin of an affected subject, is well-tolerated.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations that, upon application to the skin of an affected subject, reduces inflammation.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations that, upon application to the skin of an affected subject, is non-cytotoxic.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations that, upon application to the skin of an affected subject, is weakly sensitizing. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations that, upon application to the skin of an affected subject, is non-sensitizing.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations that, upon application to the skin of an affected subject, does not produce edema or erythema.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations that, upon application to the skin of an affected subject, moisturizes the skin.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations that, upon application to the skin of an affected subject, increases hydration of the skin.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations that, upon application to the skin of an affected subject, reduces transepidermal water loss.
  • the invention relates to any one of the formulations for use in the treatment or prevention of a skin disorder.
  • the invention relates to any one of the aforementioned formulations for use in the treatment or prevention of a skin disorder, wherein the emulsion or composition is formulated for topical application once daily or twice daily.
  • the skin disorder is acne vulgaris or keratosis pilaris.
  • the skin disorder is skin aging.
  • the treatment or prevention of skin aging includes the treatment or prevention of wrinkles, sun spots, dullness, fine lines, increased pore size, or uneven skin tone.
  • the invention relates to a method of treating a skin disorder, comprising the step of applying to an affected area of a subject in need thereof a therapeutically-effective amount of any one of the aforementioned formulations.
  • the present invention relates to any one of the above-mentioned methods, wherein the subject is human.
  • the present invention relates to any one of the above-mentioned methods, wherein the composition is applied once daily.
  • the present invention relates to any one of the above-mentioned methods, wherein the composition is applied twice daily.
  • the present invention relates to any one of the above-mentioned methods, wherein the skin disorder is acne vulgaris or keratosis pilaris.
  • the present invention relates to any one of the above-mentioned methods, wherein the skin disorder is skin aging. In certain embodiments, the present invention relates to any one of the above-mentioned methods, wherein the treatment or prevention of skin aging includes the treatment or prevention of wrinkles, sun spots, dullness, fine lines, increased pore size, or uneven skin tone.
  • the invention relates to a method of making any one of the aforementioned formulations, comprising the step of
  • the invention relates to a method of making any one of the aforementioned formulations, comprising the steps described in Example 4.
  • Microemulsion preparation Any two components (examples: Labrasol®-water, HPXCD-water, or Labrasol®-HPXCD) were mixed (in different ratios) in different scintillation vials and then the third component was titrated to each vial until a clear-to-turbid or turbid-to-clear transition occurred (in simple situations). Finally wt % percentages data for each component (Labrasol®, water, and cyclodextrin) were plotted to construct the ternary phase diagram. See FIG. 2 .
  • FIG. 3 the “water” phase (above) was replaced with an “aqueous” phase.
  • An example of an aqueous phase is shown in FIG. 5 .
  • Drug used 1. Solid Retinol (98%) from Sigma, 2. Retistar (5% Retinol, caprylic/capric triglyceride, sodium ascorbate, Tocopherol) from BASF, 3. Retinol 50C (50% retinol, ethoxylated sorbitan monolaurate (Tween 20), butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), 2-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-methoxy-phenol) from BASF.
  • Retinol 50C 50% retinol, ethoxylated sorbitan monolaurate (Tween 20), butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), 2-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-methoxy-phenol
  • Vial L from FIG. 4( a ) shows the formation of a novel microemulsion (clear transparent system) as well as complete miscibility of Retistar (final retinol concentration: 0.06%) in Labrasol®-HPGCD-water microemulsion system (Note: capric/caprylic triglycerides coming from the Retistar are also contributing to the microemulsion system).
  • the miscibility of retinol may be attributed to the drug incorporation in the cyclodextrin system as well as the micro emulsion system.
  • Vial labeled 8 from FIG. 4( b ) shows the formation of a novel microemulsion (clear transparent system) as well as complete miscibility of Retinol 50C (final retinol concentration: 1.2%) in Labrasol®-HPGCD-water microemulsion system (Note: ethoxylated sorbitan monolaurate coming from the Retinol 50C are also contributing to the microemulsion system).
  • the miscibility of Retinol may be attributed to the drug incorporation in the cyclodextrin system as well as in the microemulsion system.
  • Vial labeled 1 from FIG. 4( c ) shows the formation of a novel microemulsion (clear transparent system) as well as complete miscibility of solid retinol (final retinol concentration: 1.2%) in Labrasol®-HPGCD-water microemulsion system.
  • This miscibility of retinol may be attributed to the drug incorporation in the cyclodextrin system as well as in the microemulsion system
  • Retinol is incorporated in the cyclodextrin system as well as in the microemulsion system.
  • Retinol used 1. Solid retinol (98%) from Sigma, 2. Retistar (5% retinol, caprylic/capric triglyceride, sodium ascorbate, tocopherol) from BASF, 3. Retinol 50C (50% retinol, ethoxylated sorbitan monolaurate, BHT, 2-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-methoxy-phenol from BASF
  • any two components (examples: Labrasol®-water, cyclodextrin-water, or Labrasol®-HPBCD) were mixed (in different ratios) in different scintillation vials and then the third component was titrated to each vial until a clear-to-turbid or turbid-to-clear transition occurred (in simple situations). Finally wt % percentages data for each component (Labrosol, water, and cyclodextrin) were plotted to construct the ternary phase diagram.
  • Drug can be dissolved in the individual components or any of the two-component combination systems, followed by microemulsion formulation.
  • Drug can be directly added to the previously prepared microemulsion phase followed by shaking until a clear solution is achieved (when the achievable drug concentration is known previously).
  • a 0.5% retinol cream base was formulated, which was then used for making an aerosol foam product.
  • the composition is shown in FIG. 10 , and the method of formulation is outlined below.
  • Stepwise strategies for making a semi-solid formulation using a cyclodextrin-based microemulsion that was used to make the 0.5% retinol product were used to make the 0.5% retinol product.
  • Step 1 Construction of the microemulsion phase diagram replacing water with an aqueous phase of the formulation ( FIG. 8 ).
  • Step 2 Preparation of a microemulsion based on a composition selected from the clear zone of the phase diagram of Labrasol®-HPXCD-aqueous solution system.
  • Step 3 Immiscibility/compatibility test: Compatibility between the prepared microemulsion and the liquid oily phase of the targeted cream formulation was tested ( FIG. 11 ). It was observed that the microemulsion remained intact in the presence of oil coming from the oil phase of the cream. This test was repeated using other oils. A desirable oil is one that does not destabilize the microemulsion.
  • Step 4 Appropriate procedure was designed to formulate the final cream formulation (refer to FIG. 10 ).
  • FIG. 12 shows the visual appearance of the cyclodextrin-based cream and the corresponding control (without microemulsion).

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